Sexual Identity & Orientation

“We believe there is a variety of naturally occurring sexual preferences within a large range of human sexual patterns…”

Sexual Identity & Orientation

We believe there is a variety of naturally occurring sexual preferences within a large range of human sexual patterns. We know that recognition of one’s sexual orientation may bring problems of identity and one’s place in the family and larger society. Sexual orientation includes one’s sexual attraction, fantasies, and behaviours. Our sexual identity is how we describe ourselves as sexual beings, often, but not always, in relation to our sexual orientation. One may identify as homosexual, heterosexual, pansexual, lesbian, gay, queer, transgendered, bisexual, asexual, etc. Our sexual orientation and identity may stay with us through our lifetime. Alternately, for others, these may be more fluid and shift as we grow older.